Mechanical fuel pump and fuel cell.

[ktm racer 419]

78 j-10 with a chevy 350

I have a fuel cell for my j-10 (18 gallon, fits perfectly in the bed up front)

there are no baffles in it (will this be an issue?) and there are 2 fuel pickup locations, one on top center, and one on the top to one side, and a drain hole on the opposite side (same threaded fitting as the pickups)

i just dont wanna lose fuel when off camber or going around corners. think i would be fine using just one? or should i plumb all 3 together?

anything im missing? (im new to fuel cells and mechanical fuel delivery for that matter)

 

[raze1287]

we ran these in mikes yj with the rci tank and no baffles and they worked extremely well in off camber situations. http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/html/pickups.html

we ran 2 one on each side of the tank with a y fitting between them

couple useful links
http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0701or_fuel_cell_tips/pictures.html
http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=30938

 

[87manche]

I run an RCI fuel cell with no baffls and just the dip tube in the center. I only ever had a problem when really off camber and the low fuel light was on, maybe 3 gallons of fuel in the tank.

Anything above half full and it's not a problem. Lesson learned, don't go out wheeling with less than a half a tank.

 

[ktm racer 419]

ok, so there are baffles in the tank. took a good eye to notice the pinch welds, but they are 2 in there. i believe i am going to run the pickup from the bottom corner and see what happens.

 

[87manche]

ok, so there are baffles in the tank. took a good eye to notice the pinch welds, but they are 2 in there. i believe i am going to run the pickup from the bottom corner and see what happens.

Considerd bypassing the mechanical fuel pump and going electric by the tank? Should would make removing air in the lines a lot easier if you do suck some air.

Mine in the MJ has an aeromotive pump sitting right next to the fuel cell.